9th Grade Unit 1 Quiz #1
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diction
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metaphor
a figure of speech in which one thing is spoken of as though it were something else
extended metaphor
a writer speaks or writes of a subject as though it were something else; sustains a metaphor for several lines
analogy
makes a comparison between two or more things that are similar in some ways but otherwise unalike
vivid language
strong, precise words that bring ideas to life
appeals to authority
the statements of experts on the topic. Also called ethos. Can be a logical fallacy.
appeals to reason
logical arguments based on verifiable evidence, such as facts or data. Also called logos.
appeals to emotion
statements intended to affect readers' feelings about a subject. These statements can include charged language - words with strong positive or negative associations. Also called pathos.
idiom
an expression that is characteristic of a language, region, community or class of people. Cannot be understood literally.
hyperbole
a deliberate exaggeration or overstatement
1st person point of view
The writer or narrator tells the story from his or her point of view.
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